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Dave Myers death: Hairy Bikers star dies after cancer diagnosis, aged 66

Source: BBC

Dave Myers, the TV chef best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers and who won new fans as a competitor on Strictly Come Dancing, has died from cancer aged 66.

“I’m afraid I bear some sad news,” his co-star Si King said in a statement as tributes poured in for the celebrity chef.

“Most of you will know for the past couple of years. Last night, on 28 February 2024, with Lili, Dave’s wife, his family, close friend David and myself by his side, he passed away

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